Shibutz vs spreadsheets
A fair look at where Excel and Google Sheets still work for class lists, and where a structured placement workflow helps.
Read the comparisonCompare & evaluate
Compare class placement approaches without the sales spin.
If you are weighing spreadsheets, manual placement, or another tool against Shibutz, start here. Each comparison names the tradeoffs plainly, including the cases where you do not need Shibutz at all.
Published comparisons
Class list software compared
Compare Shibutz, Class Composer, Class Solver, and spreadsheets using dated official sources and a practical trial checklist.
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These comparisons are scoped and coming next. We publish each one only after the claims are verified and refreshed, not before.
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Shibutz vs manual placement
How index cards, sticky notes, and staff meetings compare to a rules-based placement workflow.
Prefer to see it on your own roster?
The Free plan lets you import one class list, set your rules, and generate a placement before deciding anything. No comparison beats trying it with your own students.
Know where student data goes.
Before adding a roster, understand how Shibutz uses your information and check your school's privacy requirements.
- Sign-in and profile
- Clerk handles account sign-in and the profile details you choose to save.
- Roster and results
- Your rosters, placement rules, settings, and saved results are linked to your account.
- Generation and export
- When you generate or export a placement, the Shibutz placement service processes the roster and placement details needed for that request.
- School approval
- Use only student information your school has authorized you to share. Review our privacy details before uploading a roster.
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